The EU will not be intimidated by Russia. Russia is trying to destabilise the EU, using drones, violating airspace and spreading disinformation. Parliament says: the EU will defend its security. Read more: link.europa.eu/hcbc7h

✔️ @europarl.europa.eu and @cy2026eu.bsky.social negotiators agreed on a single digital declaration portal for companies temporarily sending workers to another EU-country 💼🧳🇪🇺. More ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260622IPR45910/posting-workers-abroad-deal-on-e-declaration-portal

🚗 What happens when your car reaches the end of the road? New EU rules put manufacturers in the driving seat: they’ll cover end-of-life vehicle collection and treatment once producer responsibility rules apply, making things easier for consumers ♻️ Read more: link.europa.eu/7wNQjf

To combat child sexual abuse crimes more effectively, an updated EU directive criminalises new technological offences and extends the limitation periods for prosecuting crimes. Learn more: link.europa.eu/r3mTGQ

Farmers put food on our table. They deserve a fair income. This is why Parliament approved new rules to strengthen farmers' contractual position and help stabilise their incomes. Find out more here: link.europa.eu/v4k3Ky

"The situation in Belarus is extremely dramatic." Andrzej Poczobut, a journalist from Belarus addressed Parliament and highlighted the absence of freedom of expression in the country and hundreds of political prisoners still detained. Find out more: link.europa.eu/7Q39xQ

Parliament approves stronger safeguards for EU industry and farmers. By strengthening the Commission's proposals, Parliament aims to balance trade facilitation with protecting the EU's economic interests, strategic industries & agriculture. More @ link.europa.eu/r9xFMJ @bernd-lange.bsky.social

🌐 💪 14 different countries. 14 different experiences. One shared commitment: defending #HumanRights. 🎥 Watch the video to discover what the Fellows were up to last week at the European Parliament#HumanRightsin Brussels and hear directly from them! #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #SakharovFellowhsip

Metsola to EU leaders: “We need to deliver. We don’t have the luxury of time.” At the European Council, President Roberta Metsola called for seizing the momentum on enlargement, competitiveness and the next long-term EU budget. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

Today’s #EUCO is about seizing Europe’s momentum. On enlargement: Europe must show it is ready to reform. It is a win-win, but legitimate concerns must be addressed.

Parliament condemned the systematic repression carried out by the Cuban regime and demanded profound economic and political change. Learn more: link.europa.eu/bMDXg3

The EU will not be intimidated by Russia's campaign of destabilisation and is determined to defend its security, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Learn more: link.europa.eu/hcbc7h

AI innovation or protecting people? The EU chooses....both. Recent updates make EU's AI rules more workable, helping EU companies compete. The EU also doesn’t allow AI to be used in ways that could harm safety and rights or sexually objectify people. More: link.europa.eu/cK7VWJ

Europe, let’s talk! 🇪🇺 Really pleased to join this space to continue our conversation and keep reaching out to Europeans and all those on this platform!

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The European Parliament warned of continued democratic backsliding in Georgia and Türkiye and called for reforms and a stronger EU response. Learn more: link.europa.eu/WVXNK6

The European Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Learn more: link.europa.eu/tjD9V7

The European Parliament approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. Learn more: link.europa.eu/6c3YM9

Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed the European Parliament in a formal sitting. Learn more: link.europa.eu/7Q39xQ

Join us as Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut, known for his outspoken criticism of the Lukashenka regime, addresses the European Parliament. Tune in today at 12.00 CET to follow the session ↓

Today, the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, spoke at the European Parliament, reaffirming the country's ambition to join the EU. Accession negotiations with Montenegro began in 2012, and Parliament will vote on a report assessing the progress tomorrow. Learn more: link.europa.eu/Wpt9Pb

The European Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices. Read more: link.europa.eu/tfTvrF

Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović assured the European Parliament that Montenegro is ready to contribute to European policies, to “bind its future to the common European future”, and to become the 28th member state of the European Union. Read more: link.europa.eu/Wpt9Pb

Parliament approved new rules to strengthen the contractual position of farmers and help stabilise their incomes. Learn more: link.europa.eu/v4k3Ky

The European Parliament gave final approval to the simplification measures that aim to support companies as they comply with the AI Act, while maintaining the law’s main provisions and risk-based approach. Learn more: link.europa.eu/cK7VWJ

The European Parliament gave final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement. Read more: link.europa.eu/r9xFMJ

The European Parliament secured a deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency. Learn more: link.europa.eu/nTTWDV

🤝 Deal on air passenger rights: MEPs secure improved traveller protection MEPs have secured a deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency. Details ⬇️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

For some, Erasmus feels like yesterday. To others, it was. But whether it was 1987 or 2026, all 16 million students have this one thing in common, Erasmus creates friends and memories for life ❤️ And ... 1 million Erasmus babies 👀

🔹 EU-US trade 🔹 Migration policy 🔹 Simpler rules on AI 🔹 The Middle East crises All this and more in Parliament this week ↓

 Safe blood saves lives.   On World Blood Donor Day, we thank donors across the EU.   EU rules help ensure the safety, quality and availability of blood donations and transfusions, protecting both donors and patients.   Learn more: link.europa.eu/3tXjVv

Taking a few years off your Tinder profile? Sure.   Taking a few thousand kms off your car's mileage? No.   A new EU law to stop mileage fraud and make buying used cars safer is on the way 🚗🇪🇺   Read more: link.europa.eu/6kJj4W

Migration rules taking effect today strengthen border and asylum management, uphold fundamental rights, boost solidarity and deepen cooperation with non-EU partners. Parliament will monitor the system's implementation. Learn more: link.europa.eu/dkFTxD

What one country cannot do alone, Europe can do together. That's why Parliament is calling for a stronger EU budget for 2028-2034 and for new revenue sources to help finance it. Learn more here ↘️ eubudget.europarl.europa.eu (💫And keep swiping for a surprise at the end💫)

Protecting Europe’s key industries.   Parliament has approved stronger EU rules to screen foreign investments in areas such as defence, AI, semiconductors (microchips), critical raw materials and financial services.  Learn more: link.europa.eu/PFp99X

Their memory endures. And here, in the heart of Europe, it is protected and remembered. Today at @europarl.europa.eu, we honoured and remembered the more than 3 million people torn from their homelands by the Soviet regime, 85 years ago. #RememberTheirNames

More clarity on pay from the start! The EU pay-transparency rules help applicants access the information they need to have more clarity when starting a salary negotiation. No more pay secrecy. Learn more: link.europa.eu/c6MdKD

About 90% of the heat from human-generated global warming is stored in the ocean. Parliament protects the ocean with laws against emissions and demands for urgent EU action. Learn more: link.europa.eu/YWMgW4

Allergic to nuts? Gluten? Dairy?   In the EU, food labels have to show all ingredients, allergens, and nutrition information.   Today is World Food Safety Day, and we celebrate that in the EU, we have some of the highest food safety standards in the world keeping your food safe.

Today’s EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, is different. We are no longer only talking about enlargement. We are doing it.

Destroying the environment = crime Environmental crime is the 4th largest criminal activity worldwide. But new rules, applying from 21 May in the EU, are introducing stronger penalties and a longer list of environmental offences. Find out more: link.europa.eu/nNK3gk

Touchdown in Montenegro ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Thank you to the President of the Parliament Andrija Mandić for the invitation to address the people of Montenegro from Parliament. Montenegro can count on @europarl.europa.eu’s continued support on its path towards EU membership 🇪🇺🇲🇪

If olives are fruit, is olive oil fruit juice?   In May, Parliament approved changes to Article 36 of the 2015 International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives.   The agreement can be extended in 5-year periods, helping protect trade, quality standards and consumer rights.

On 19 May, in a conferral ceremony held in Strasbourg, the first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured for their significant contribution to EU integration and values.   The following 10 laureates were admitted as members of the Order ↓

The EU’s AI Act was a world first. Why, and how, is it now being updated? Ask the lead parliament members about the new AI Omnibus update by joining us live on Reddit today from 15:00 to 16:00 CET. Follow the link in the replies below to join this Ask Me Anything session.

Fish stocks are collapsing. The Baltic Sea is in crisis due to overfishing, pollution, warming seas and Russia's unscientific quota-setting. Parliament calls on the Commission to take urgent measures to help the ecosystem recover. Learn more: link.europa.eu/WRCKCT

1 in 2 smokers die prematurely, losing 14 years of life on average.   24% of people in the EU smoke.   This World No Tobacco Day, EU tobacco rules are helping to reduce smoking and prevent deaths.  Read more: link.europa.eu/DJbhtP

Europe & Latin America united to face 21st century challenges.   The Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly met in Mexico City - 150 MEPs and parliamentarians from 28 countries celebrating 20 years of dialogue and partnership @epdiplomacy.bsky.social   Read more: link.europa.eu/dq4nMV

On behalf of @europarl.europa.eu, I want to express our complete solidarity with the people of Romania and with all those affected by the Russian drone that smashed into an apartment building in Galați this morning. Europe stands united in the face of Russia's escalation.

40 years ago today, the European Communities, which would later become the EU, officially raised the European flag for the first time.   The 12 stars have since become a symbol recognised far beyond Brussels.   Here’s to unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.